CLIA Waived tests are drug tests that have been approved for testing (waived) by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment). Waived tests have been proved to be easy to use with easy to read results. In fact, they are so easy a third grader can use them! Not only are these tests easy to use they are also just as reliable. Because of these factors, CLIA Waved tests are quite extensively used in doctor’s offices, clinics and even in homes. There is currently a fairly large list of CLIA Waived tests available on the market. These include the urine E-Z Split Integrated Drug Test Cup, which comes in a 5 panel configuration. There is also an extensive line of CLIA test cassettes for human urine, available in the 3 panel, 4 panel, 5 panel and 10 panel assay.

NIDA 5 refers to the five drugs of abuse that are required to be tested for by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). The five drugs required for testing are Cannabinoids (THC), Cocaine | Amphetamines | Opiates and PCP.
The NIDA 5 does not include for current drug usage patterns. More extensive information about this test can be found at NIDA 5 (click link).

There are two types of drug test that are both CLIA Waived and NIDA 5. They are the E-Z Split Key Cup and the 5 Panel Cassette. See the examples below: